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ROLE DESCRIPTION PROJECT LEAD (TALENT)
SALARY 24000 to 27500.
REPORTS TO Strategic Manager Volleyball For Life.
BASED AT Volleyball England SportPark Loughborough University 3 Oakwood Drive Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3QF.
JOB PURPOSE
To lead on the delivery of Volleyball Englands Talent Pathway Programmes and supporting the Volleyball For Life Sub Group in their responsibilities towards the Volleyball England strategy The Game Plan.
The Project Lead (Talent) will work within the Talent Team to help Volleyball England achieve its strategic priorities of creating an enhanced Talent system that provides opportunities and supports players to achieve their potential across all formats of the sport.
The role supports the Beach Performance Programme activities England senior programmes and age group beach and indoor teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General
Application of the guiding principles
PERSONAL PROFILE
Essential
Experience of leading staff volunteers partners to meet shared objectives through the delivery of projects or events.
Experience of volleyball and understanding of the current landscape in England.
Experience of projects or events working within defined budgets and timelines.
A degree or equivalent in sport science or sports management.
Experience of working in a membership or sporting organisation
Demonstrate excellent customer service building a strong rapport with key stakeholders showing understanding of customers needs and motivations.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships and to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Ability to demonstrate strong communications skills (written and verbal).
Use of insight to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
A high level of computer literacy and effective communication both verbally and in writing.
A quick learner and ability to use initiative to solve problems.
A willingness to work evenings and weekends when required.
Desirable
Experience of volleyball and understanding of the current landscape inEngland.
A degree or equivalent in sport science or sports management.
Possess a good knowledge of a sporting talent pathway structure.
Understanding of Volleyball Englands national priorities and programmes.
Experience of writing funding submissions.
Ability to delegate and oversee others.
CONTRACTUAL DETAILS
JOB TITLEProject Lead Talent.
SALARYper annum.
ANNUAL PAID HOLIDAY22 days (prorata for part time workers) per year increasing to 25 days (prorata for part time workers) in the second (and subsequent) years of service. 8 Bank/Public Holidays.21/2 Privilege Days.
HOURSFull time 37.5 per week part time hours will be considered.
NOTICE PERIODFour weeks.
Volleyball England offers a competitive benefit package that includes:
COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Volleyball England has an equity policy and is committed to equal opportunities. The equity policy can be found on .
Volleyball England is committed to best practice in the care of children and as such this post may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The child protection policy can be found on .
This job description is not exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the company.
TO APPLY
To apply please follow this link to complete the application (you will need to upload your CV and covering letter). If you have any queries please email
Please complete our Diversity and Inclusion Questionnaire link.
The application deadline is Wednesday 5th June 2025 with interviews planned for 10th June 2025.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time